JOHN T. FREELAND, SR.
2813 Georgia Avenue*Nashville,…read moreTN*37209*615.310.0291
ppl.johnfreeland.sr@gmail.com
Experienced teacher/instructor with extensive knowledge in computer technology, law enforcement, outside/inside sales, (DBS) digital broadcast systems installations and customer service.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army Reserve 1986-1992
* Military Policeman
United States Army 1980-1985
* Certified Air Assault School Instructor
* Certified Radio Teletype Operator / Team Chief
* Infantry Squad Leader
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
EchoStar Communication Corp. Nashville, TN 2001-present
Sales Affiliate-Installer-Team Chief
* Install, test, and repair DBS and related equipment to receive communication satellite signal
* Review installation specifications, building permits, manufacturer's instructions, and government ordinances to determine installation site
* Test installations for proper setup followed by instructing customer in use of equipment and ensure that documentation is effectively completed and submitted, as appropriate
* Acquire new customers using various forms of advertising and personal contacts
Developmental Learning Center Nashville, TN 2008 - 2009
Teacher-PRN
* Taught various subjects from grades 9-12
* Tutored students after school
Pre-Paid Legal Service, Inc. Nashville, TN 2002 - 2011
Director-Certified Field Trainer
* Marketed and sold legal insurance to the general public and commercial businesses'
* Recruited and trained potential agents
* Conducted bi-weekly rally's to build membership and motivate current sales force
* Exceeded sales goals by 15% annually
Wizard of DOS Nashville, TN 1999 - 2001
Independent Contractor-Repair Technician
* Repaired all facets of personal computers, which included repair of monitors, hard-drives, surface mount components, etc.
Jabil Circuits St. Petersburg, FL 1997-1999
Electronic Technician, II
* Determined the structural integrity of automobile inflator housings under static pressure utilizing fixed volume tanks
* Read schematics and repaired the circuit board to perform at its optimal level
* Performed functional testing, inspecting and trouble-shooting newly built equipment.
Howard Johnson Hotel Tampa, Fl 1995-1997
Assistant Maintenance Engineer
* Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance on all plumbing, HVAC, electrical equipment
* Repaired equipment and general maintenance of hotel, as needed
EDUCATION
Tampa Technical Institute Tampa FL
* Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Associates Degree
* Courses toward Bachelors of Science in Business Management Operations
SOFTWARE AND OPERATING TOOLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Access, PeopleSoft